Container News reports that Peel Ports Group has reduced its operational greenhouse gas emissions by 48% over the past five years—a major leap in its decarbonisation trajectory.
This significant drop applies to Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, compared to a 2020 baseline, using a location-based accounting method.
Key Operational Metrics from FY2025
- Electricity consumption declined by 6.8%, while the group’s total energy usage dropped by 2.8% year-on-year.
- Peel Ports expanded its learning and development efforts, with 125 apprentices onboard.
- Workplace safety improved significantly: the all-injury rate across the group fell by 44%.
- Employees received a total of 66,528 hours of training during this period.
Green Infrastructure & Innovation Drive
In a notable investment for clean energy, Peel Ports has acquired five wind turbines at the Port of Liverpool. These turbines are expected to generate around 6 GWh of renewable electricity annually, directly contributing to the port’s energy needs.
The port group has also launched its TECH365 programme, a multi-million-pound initiative focusing on automation and technology. The plan is spearheaded by Gavin Laybourne, the company’s first Chief Information & Technology Officer, and aims to modernise operations through innovation.
Long-Term Targets & Environmental Ambitions
- Peel Ports aims to reach net-zero across its value chain (Scope 3) by 2050, with interim milestones by 2030.
- It plans to supply 50% of its energy to ports and tenants from renewable sources by 2030.
- The group has set goals of zero pollution incidents and achieving “zero harm” (relating to employee injuries) by 2028.
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Source: Container News
